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Dorothy R.

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Philadelphia, PA 19147

from $25 per hour

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About Dorothy

Experience: 30 yrs

Hi, I'm Dorothy - a professional Philadelphia nanny offering warm, structured, one-on-one care for infants and young children. I have worked in Holland and England and am fluent in Dutch and German. My style is active, loving, and developmentally intentional. I believe children need more than supervision: they need safety, affection, rest, conversation, movement, fresh air, play, and steady support through each stage. My care may include tummy time, reading, singing, sensory play, outdoor walks, nap support, bottles/meals, diapering, comfort, early learning through play, and age-appropriate social experiences. My experience include infant thru ages 6-8. I'm a native Philadelphian and enjoy using local parks, libraries, storytimes, playgroups, and child-friendly activities when appropriate. I'm a good fit for families who value communication, trust, outdoor time, photo updates, and a clear written agreement. Full background checks and first aid certified

Most recent review

5.0
based on 5 reviews

Dorothy watched our nine-month baby for a week while I was overseas and my husband was working. I was so nervous to leave my little girl, but after a day with Dorothy, I felt completely at ease. Dorothy sent multiple videos, updating me on what was happening. In each one, my daughter was laughing, crawling, playing, exploring. Dorothy spoke to her with kindness and love. Dorothy also showed up promptly every day, even when the mornings started at 6 am, which was a huge relief for my husband! I already plan on hiring Dorothy again.

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Services

Age groups

Rates

Recurring jobs

$25/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$26/hr

2 children

$29/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Child care

Craft assistance

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Columbia University

Some college

Languages

Dutch

English

German

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Early child development knowledge

Additional details

Non-smoker

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